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    16 Canned Tuna Recipes- No more boring recipes

    September 10, 2019 by Tara Buss 1 Comment

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    Looking for canned tuna recipes for that tuna in your pantry that you don't know what to do with? Say goodbye to boring tuna and crackers and hello to 16 canned tuna recipes to use this pantry staple.

    Canned tuna recipes

    Almost everyone has a can or two of canned tuna in their pantry. It's just so cheap and great for emergency protein. According to Seafood Health Facts,

    Canned tuna is a good source of essential nutrients, such as omega-3 fatty acids, high quality protein, selenium and Vitamin D.

    The problem is that we don't use the food in our pantries enough and we go out and buy more and more food every week, ignoring what we already have in our home. As part of our pantry recipe challenge, I'm featuring this underused pantry staple and giving you some fresh ideas for canned tuna recipes. Hopefully this will inspire you in the kitchen.

    1. Classic Tuna Salad

    tuna salad, one of many recipes using canned tuna

    This tuna salad is a classic. Great served on bread as a sandwich, in lettuce cups, wraps, or in an avocado or tomato.

    2. Easy Canned Tuna Pasta

    canned tuna pasta

    salt and lavender

    Easy canned tuna pasta has minimal yet fresh ingredients and the perfect dish when you need to clean out your pantry.

    3. Tuna Melt

    Tuna melt: canned tuna recipesEating Well

    Tuna melts take the tuna sandwich up a whole other level. I like mine open faced style like this topped with cheese and tomato.

    4. Quick and Healthy Salad with Tuna Fish

    Tuna and grilled zucchini salad with canned tuna

    The Healthy Foodie

    This quick and healthy salad with tuna fish looks so amazing and fresh. With grilled zucchini, tomatoes, and greens, it is perfect for a light summer meal.

    5. Avocado Tuna Salad

    Avocado tuna salad: canned tuna recipes

    Natashas Kitchen

    Avocado tuna salad is full of healthy fats and fiber with the avocados in this tasty salad. It's a delicious spin on tuna salad.

    6. Chickpea Tuna Salad

    Chickpea tuna salad using canned tuna

    Well Plated

    Chickpea tuna salad uses two pantry staples: canned tuna and chickpeas. The tomatoes, cucumbers, feta and lemon juice dressing brighten up this salad to make it a feast for the eyes and tastebuds.

    7. Creamy Tuna Pasta with Peas and Parmesan

    Creamy tuna pasta: canned tuna recipes

    Budget Bytes

    Kids will love the sauce in this creamy tuna pasta with peas and parmesan. Who doesn't love pasta? Plus, with canned tuna, peas, and pasta, it's a very budget-friendly meal.

    8. Mediterranean Tuna Pasta

    Mediterranean tuna pasta with canned tuna

    Simply Recipes

    Loaded with tomatoes, olives, red onion, capers, and parsley, this Mediterranean tuna pasta is full of flavor and is another awesome pantry meal.

    9. Tuna Patties

    Tuna patties: canned tuna recipes

    Best Recipe Box

    Tuna patties take me back to my childhood. My parents used canned salmon, but they taste equally delicious with canned tuna. They come together quickly and are kid-friendly.

    10. Spicy Tuna Cakes

    Spicy tuna cakes: canned tuna recipes

    Nom Nom Paleo

    We love the sweet and spicy combination of these spicy tuna cakes. They are paleo and inexpensive to make.

    11. Curried Tuna Salad

    Curried tuna salad: canned tuna recipes

    My Heart Beets

    Kick up the classic curry tuna salad and turn it into curried tuna salad by adding curry spices, golden raisins, and cilantro. 

    12. Tuna Noodle Casserole

    Tuna noodle casserole: canned tuna recipes

    Tastes Better from Scratch

    I absolutely love a classic tuna noodle casserole. This one is made without canned cream soups, which I really appreciate.

    13. Ceviche de Atun

    Canned tuna ceviche: canned tuna recipes

    Mexico in my Kitchen

    Ceviche de atun is a Mexican dish where raw tuna is cured with citrus. This ceviche with canned tuna is a play on that traditional recipe.  While it's not the exact same, it's full of flavor and tasty.

    14. Spicy Tuna "Sushi" Bowl

    Spicy Tuna Roll Bowl: canned tuna recipes

    Show me the Yummy

    This spicy tuna "sushi" bowl has all the flavors of a spicy tuna roll in a budget friendly bowl form. That siracha mayo definitely takes the canned tuna up a notch.

    15. Asian Tuna Salad

    Asian tuna salad- canned tuna recipes

    Simply Recipes

    Asian tuna salad  can be served over lettuce or noodles. Lots of fresh flavors in this one.

    16. Sicilian Tuna Salad

    Sicilian tuna salad- canned tuna recipes

    Giadzy

    My mouth waters just looking at this Sicilian tuna salad. It looks way too tasty to be using pantry ingredients.

    I hope this list gave you some fresh ideas for using canned tuna. What is your favorite canned tuna recipe? Let me know in the comments below. 

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